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Oxford: University and City Tour

Trinity College, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BH, GB

Rating: 4.3 ★ (309 ratings)

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Trinity College on Broad Street, with its striking blue gates and centuries of academic history, serves as the ideal starting point for your journey into the heart of Oxford. From here, you'll delve into a city where every cobblestone and college wall whispers tales of scholarly pursuits and remarkable individuals. Your guided walk will illuminate the University's oldest and most renowned institutions, including the iconic Bodleian Library, the magnificent Radcliffe Camera, and the picturesque Bridge of Sighs. Prepare to uncover hidden alleyways and hear stories of famous graduates, university ceremonies, and perhaps even a few secrets of student life, all while admiring architectural marvels that have graced this city for hundreds of years.

As you wander through the historic streets, you'll gain insight not only into the prestigious university but also the vibrant city that has grown alongside it. Many tours offer the chance to step inside one of the ancient colleges, allowing you a glimpse into the hallowed quadrangles, chapels, and dining halls where generations of scholars have lived and learned. Knowledgeable guides, often university alumni themselves, bring the city to life with anecdotes about famous figures, literary connections like "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," and even filming locations for popular series and movies such as Harry Potter and Inspector Morse. This immersive experience offers a genuine taste of Oxford's unique blend of academic tradition and contemporary life.

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Comments

John W
6 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
My 17 year old son and I took the Private Tour and added the school admissions. I highly recommend this. It was very informative and enjoyable. We had the best tour guide.
Sonia Moir
19 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Fantastic tour led by Jonathan on 29/11. As a past student, he clearly has an enormous passion for the university and city and this shone through in the commentary he gave.
The pace was energetic and enabled us to see and learn about so much and fit a great number of locations in.
Nick Parsons
14 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Jonathan was an exceptional tour guide for our family in Oxford. He provided wonderfully animated insights into the history of a variety of sites in Oxford and customized his tour for the interests of our family (Harry Potter for the kids, CS Lewis and Tolkien for the grown ups). Highly recommended!
Wendy C
5 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
I had a great tour with Simon. He was an excellent guide and a wonderful storyteller. Oxford has so much symbolism and history, and Simon shared much of it with the group, as well as insights into great pubs and books.
Chris Ditzenberger
3 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
During September 2025, our pilgrimage group from Colorado, USA, enjoyed several days in Oxford. We were fortunate to have Jonathan Self as our tour guide for a unique perspective on the friendship between JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. Jonathan's wit, knowledge and passion brought welcomed color and detail to a story about which group members had varying depths of knowledge. He was patient with our many questions and, at least for one member of our group, led to him pursuing a deeper exploration of questions about faith and life. The tour was a highlight of our time in Oxford and something which I would happily do again.

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